The Ant-Sugar Tales===================By Candice Yellowflower  The _Ant-Sugar Tales_ is a collection of short stories told from theperspective of a fine young lady from [Venice][1], who has some run-inswith a few [inquisitive insects][2]. Each tale presents a moral quandry,which the ants are quick to solve with their antly wisdom andknow-how. Some of the moral lessons presented are:* Laundry: How not to get caught in soiled knickers.* Used Ticket Stubs and Their Impact on the Universe* I'm Keeping a Birdhouse in my AtticUse of Metaphor---------------The author's splended use of metaphor can be attributed to her growingup in a art-supply store. Her characters are richly outlined, but herunusual descriptions can sometimes be a bit jarring in places, such asher description of the old caretaker that lives inside a hollow tree inher yard:> His skin was smooth like Magnani Pescia 100% acid-free cold pressed> 22x30" Soft White Paper, with fine hair like the bristles of a Habico> Lasur Superb Oil Glazing Brush Size 10.  [1]: http://www.azureva.com/gb/italie/mags/grand-canal.php3  	   (Venice: The Grand Canal)  [2]: http://www.fortunecity.com/emachines/e11/86/tourist4d.html